Figarti Miniatures: Iraq War

Figarti Miniatures: M2A1 Abrams Tank - IRQ-001

Figarti Miniatures has just released a 1:32 scale collection of Iraq War figures. The entire first collection of figures from the Iraq War series from Figarti Miniatures is now available at www.BgsToySoldiers.com. The first release of figures is centered around EOD forces from the US Military and a number of US military vehicles. The release includes:

EOD: Careful! - IRQ-001 - $62.00
M1134 Stryker ATGM - IRQ-002 - $219.00
USMC M198-155mm Medium Howitzer - IRQ-003 - $239.00
M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank - IRQ-004 - $239.00
EOD: Ready with extinguisher - IRQ-005 - $69.00
EOD: Reporting Status - IRQ-006 - $62.00
More USMC Artillery Support Figures - IRQ-007 - $62.00

Pictured above is the M1A2 Abrams Tank. All the figures are available today at www.BgsToySoldiers.com

Coming in September, Figarti Miniatures will be adding to their World War II allied European Theater collection with some new British piece. This new release will include:

British AEC Matador Artillery Tractor - ETA-026 - $189.00
British 5.5 - ETA-028 - $219.00
British Churchill AVRE - ETA-032 - $199.00

These figures will all be 1:30 scale figures and are all available for pre-order from www.BgsToySoldiers.com today. As with all Figarti Miniatures, all the pieces are extremely limited Edition.

John Jenkins Designs - THE CONDOR LEGION: THE WEHRMACHT'S TRAINING GROUND

John Jenkins Designs is starting a series of figures based on the Spanish Civil War, primarily focused around the Condor Legion. The first of these figures will be arriving in September. The first figure John Jenkins Designs will be releasing is The Condor Legion PzKpfw 1A - COND-01, which will retail for $138.00 USD. The scale will be 1:30 and be constructed from Metal, Polystone, and reson. As an added bonus, John Jenkins will randomly ship a Pzkpfw 1 A with the numbers "423" in 15% of the boxes. This is a slight variation from the other PzKpfw, but will not be marked on the outside of the box. Figures will follow in the October release from John Jenkins Designs. The COND-01 will be available for pre-order at www.BgsToySoldiers.com this week.

The Condor Legion was the expeditionary force of soldiers and airmen sent by Hitler to aid Franco's Nationalists in the Spanish Civil War. The Germans used the war as an opportunity to develop equipment and tactics, and their force included not only instructors, but also combat units of artillery, aircraft, and tanks. These units tested guns, planes and tanks, and perfected

John Jenkins Designs: PzKpfw 1A - COND-01

techniques that were used in the 1940 Blitzkreig. Many of the officers prominent in the early campaigns of WW2 won their first successes in Spain. In October 1936, 2 German ships arrived in Spain loaded with a Panzer 1 Company, and all the services and personnel to establish Franco's army's first armoured unit. The so called PANZER-GRUPPE DROHNE. Oberstleutnant Willhelm Ritter Von Thoma was to command the contingent.
Two versions of the Panzerkampfwagen 1 were shipped to Spain, the A and B. The design was pioneered by Krupp in the early 1930's. The PzKpfw 1 A had a two man crew, and was armed with two 7.92mm MG13s. Battle experience in the SCW indicated that the Pzkpfw had several weaknesses. Its 0.5inch armour offered little protection against even the smallest anti-tank guns possessed by the Republicans. Its weapons were also far to lightweight to take on enemy tanks and the vehicle lacked the endurance to participate in prolonged action, often leaving the 2 man crew working in its cramped condition quickly exhausted. These invaluable practical lessons added impetus to new tank designs, although the Pzkpfw 1 itself continued to see service in Poland and France during 1939 and 1940.

Collectors Showcase: 20th Massachusetts Union Line

Collectors Showcase: 20th Massachusetts Union Line


This September, Collectors Showcase will be adding the 20th Massachusetts Union Soldiers to their collection of American Civil War Toy Soldier Collection. Along with the 20th Massachusetts, Collectors Showcase will be releasing a number of World War II German tanks and figures. The 20th Massachusetts figures are sure to be a hit with collectors, just as their Brooklyn Firing Line and 95th Rifles. You can pre-order your 20th Massachusetts figures today at www.BgsToySoldiers.com.

Collectors Showcase: 20th Massachusetts Union Command - CS00413

The 20th Massachusetts was one of the hardest fighting regiments in the Army Of The Potomac. Of the 2,000 Union regiments engaged during the Civil War, the 20th suffered some of the highest losses. Through their tenacity and bravery the unit earned the right to file in first at the head of the Corp column. The 20th was known as "The Harvard Regiment" because of the large number of Harvard educated officers. As a unit in the Second Corps, the 20th Massachusetts fought in battles from Balls Bluff, Fair Oaks, Malvern Hill, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness all the way to Appomattox Court House. Our sets capture their fighting spirit. With so much success with our 5th Texas we thought it only right to hoist the Stars and Bars and celebrate a great Union regiment.

The four sets of 20th Massachusetts figures include:

20th Massachusetts Union Firing - CS00412 - $89.00
20th Massachusetts Union Command - CS00413 - $95.00
20th Massachusetts Union Wounded - CS00414 - $89.00
20th Massachusetts Union Advancing - CS00415 - $89.00

Pre-Order yours today at www.BgsToySoldiers.com